ANTECEDENTS
Henri Matisse, Bonheur de vivre, Fauvism, France, 1905-6
this painting represents Sexual freedom
Be free, people in harmony with nature
Traditional in some ways
Like ancient Greek vase painting, it celebrates joy and sensuality through vivid colors and expressive forms.
longing for a time that was pre-modern, when the body was in harmony with nature
Fauvism
is characterized by its bold, non-naturalistic colors and brushwork, vibrant colors, and an emphasis on painterly qualities over representational accuracy.
Henri Matisse, Blue Nude--Souvenir of Biskra, Fauvism, France, 1907
Attitude of women
Patriotic - dominating france
Looking down from her from above
Made her how he wanted her to
a representation of the idealized female form, showcasing both beauty and a sense of detachment.
Wassily Kandinsky, Study for Composition VII, Germany, 1913
The artwork is a prime example of Kandinsky's abstract style, moving away from representational art to focus on the emotional and spiritual impact of color and form. Realize paintings can be false and subjective, emphasizing the connection between art and the viewer's inner experience.
Giorgio de Chirico, Ariadne, Metaphysical painting, France, 1913
depicts the mythical figure Ariadne as she lies sleeping in an empty public square with classical architecture and eerie shadows, evoking a sense of mystery and dreamlike quality. The painting explores themes of isolation and the subconscious, characteristic of the Metaphysical movement. this reflects Chirico's personal feelings of isolation after moving to Paris in 1911.
Giorgio de Chirico, The Seer, Metaphysical painting, Italy, 1915
he mannequin to depict the same reality, employed as a symbol for the lack of soul, the loss of humanity and the wounded bodies coming back from the front.
Pablo Picasso, Guitar, Sheet-Music and Glass, Synthetic Cubism (papier collé), France, 1912
Pretty small painting
Traditional people would think was garbage
References to cubism
Implication that is being played
Maybe in a cafe
Filippo Marinetti, Zang Tumb Tuum, Futurism, France, 1914
a sound poem
Vladimir Tatlin, Monument to Third International, Constructivism, Russia, 1920.
One week won’t fit
was intended would be the headquarters of the Third International, an organization founded by the Communist party in 1919 with the goal to spread their revolution globally.
designed to rotate at different speeds.